[photogallerylink id=54396 align=right] It’s a sad time for The Voice judge and country superstar Blake Shelton, whose father passed away on January 17.  After a year of battling his health, Dick Shelton said goodbye in Oklahoma surrounded by loved ones.  Blake’s team released a statement and a few of his Well Lit & Amplified Tour dates have been rescheduled.

“I appreciate your understanding during this difficult time and thank you for all your prayers. Your support means the world to me. I love you guys.“

To give Blake the chance to spend time with family right now, these dates of his Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012 have been rescheduled:

Rapid City, SD (January 19)
Bismarck, ND (January 20)
Billings, MT (January 21)
Bozeman, MT (January 22)

Rescheduled Dates:

Bismarck, ND (March 20th)
Rapid City, SD (March 21st)
Bozeman, MT (March 22nd)
Billings, MT (March 23rd)

Blake’s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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